The tenure and removal process of Information Commissioners are defined by the RTI Act, 2005 (and its amendments), ensuring a degree of security of tenure, unlike holding office "at the pleasure" of the executive head.
Which one of following statements is not correct under the Right to Information Act, 2005?
Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017 · Topic: The Parliamentary Act (Powers and Functions of Parliament (Legislative, Executive, Financial, Constituent))
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Answer: B. An Information Commissioner holds office at the pleasure of the President.
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